"The prize uplifts our youth as creative artists and leaders in our community” - Lori Roddy, Neutral Zone executive director. Click to read about Neutral Zone receiving this incredible honor

Enormous thanks to filmmaker Toko Shiiki who created this 12-minute film to commemorate Neutral Zone on our 25th Anniversary. Take a peek for a look into Neutral Zone programs, events, alumni and our leadership over the years.

The Neutral Zone is celebrating 25 years!

It has been 25 years of creating a vision, finding a home, building our skills, developing structures, and facilitating program opportunities for thousands of youth in our community to thrive.

Did you use to hang out at Neutral Zone when you were a teen? Or did someone in your family? Your donation from now until the end of the year will be matched, doubling the impact you can make for teens! Just use the link below or send us a note along with your favorite method of giving and we’ll make sure to double your donation. Thank you!!

Neutral Zone's "Beats!" Project brings fresh energy that has teens feeling accomplished. Na Bonsai's strategy of leading with example and enthusiasm has teens lining up to take their turn at the Maschine drum pad, and 404 Sampler.

Thanks to Generator Z we have been given the opportunity to host a series of special events for our Young Men of Color at the Neutral Zone: The Barber Shop.

Register now for the 6th annual YDS Conference! Also now welcoming youth-led workshop proposals and pitches for youth-driven projects to apply for grants.

We’re excited to announce the launch of two new programs through our Artist-in-Residency initiative. Beat Making and Art Studio both launch the first week in February. Like all of our programs, these are free and open to any high-school-age teen.